Drake Buech

Drake Buech
I am riding to fight kids' cancer and save little lives. Please sponsor me to support my challenge!
I've Ridden 171.6 mi My goal is 220 mi
My Rankings
  • National: 6908th
  • State: 214th in WI
I've raised $37 to fight kids' cancer Donate Now

My Story

1 Sep 2025

Hello to anyone who stumbled upon my page. I think what you guys are doing is really spectacular!

I don't feel comfortable asking for anyone's money, but I wanted to at least get involved this year. Who knows maybe this is just me getting my foot in the door for next year.

Of course I would be grateful to anyone donating on my behalf, but feel free to save your donation for another rider who is working hard for it. In the meantime, I will keep cycling right alongside you guys.

200 mi was recommended to me when setting up my account and I think it will really test my ability. I'm a full-time student with a part time job, but this summer I've gotten comfortable hitting a quick 10 mi ride first thing in the morning and being back in less than an hour. If I follow my current plan I can get 203 mi in this month. So, maybe I can bump the goal up past that to make things interesting.

My Challenge

  • Better luck next year
    26 Sep 2025

    It's been almost a week and little to no improvement. It has gotten better in that I can walk without a limp, but now some intense load-bearing activities hurt. Im retiring the bike for the forseeable future to make sure I can keep working and going to class without pain. It's a disappointing end to the challenge, but I'll be back next year for my revenge tour.

    Posted 10 days ago
  • Longest ride + Calf Strain
    22 Sep 2025

    Did my first destination ride yesterday. Rode out to the CE Trail in Kaukauna and rode most of it. I think that's the first time I've ridden a 55 mph rode without a shoulder, a little scary but traffic was light and respectful. Had a great time, made sure to stop often and take lots of pictures. By the time I got home I noticed a nasty looking bruise on my calf, and I noticed it wasn't recovering as fast as my other leg. I think I got a minor strain from doing a much longer and much more intense ride with some serious hill climbs. Today the calf feels really weak, and I've got a bit of a limp going on. It doesn't hurt but I get a feeling of dread from putting weight on it. It's hard to get a good recovery timeline, hoping it clears up before next weekend at least. Otherwise, I might just have to call it for September. I plan on skipping my Monday ride as of right now but let's hope Wednesday is a different story!

    Longest ride + Calf Strain
    Posted 15 days ago
  • 30.3 mi ride - CE Trail - Saturday, September 20, 2025
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 13.1 mi ride - Wrightstown Cycling - Friday, September 19, 2025
    Logged this ride 17 days ago
  • 13.3 mi ride - Wrightstown Cycling - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 11.1 mi ride - Wrightstown Cycling - Monday, September 15, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 15.2 mi ride - Wrightstown Cycling - Sunday, September 14, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 9.5 mi ride - Wrightstown Cycling - Friday, September 12, 2025
    Logged this ride 18 days ago
  • 11.1 mi ride - Wrightstown Cycling - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
    Logged this ride 26 days ago
  • 11.8 mi ride - Wednesday, September 10, 2025
    Logged this ride 27 days ago

My Sponsors

  • Drake
    “Happy kick cancer's butt day”
    $20.70
    Received this donation 26 days ago
  • Kick Cancer's Butt Day matched donation
    “Here's your matched donation from a group of wonderful Children's Cancer Research Fund supporters. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”
    $16.78
    Received this donation 26 days ago
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